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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.32, 12,523.41 and 2,427.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.32, 12,523.41 and 2,427.03 is: 3,639.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.32 : 12,523.41 = 2,427.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.32/12,523.41 = 2,427.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.32x = 12,523.41 × 2,427.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.32x = 30,394,691.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,394,691.77/8,350.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,639.94

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